Data Center Project Manager - Retrofit, End of Life, Operations

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center Project Manager, you’ll lead capital improvement, end-of-life asset replacement, and data hall expansion projects within existing operational data centers.

This role will manage projects from initial scope development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering mechanical and electrical infrastructure projects in live mission-critical environments, where uptime, redundancy, safety, and operational continuity are essential.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion

What You’ll Do:

• Manage end-of-life replacement and upgrade projects involving UPS systems, generators, switchgear, STS/ATS, PDUs, RPPs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, VFDs, controls, and related critical infrastructure.

• Lead data hall expansion, whitespace fit-out, capacity upgrades, and MEP infrastructure projects.

• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, risk registers, and execution plans.

• Coordinate engineering firms, contractors, OEMs, commissioning providers, vendors, and data center operations teams.

• Manage projects within operational facilities while maintaining required redundancy, reliability, and uptime.

• Coordinate MOPs, shutdowns, equipment cutovers, temporary power/cooling, change control, and contingency plans.

• Manage long-lead equipment procurement, submittals, manufacturing schedules, delivery, installation, startup, and commissioning.

• Review designs, proposals, bids, RFIs, change orders, schedules, and contractor performance.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies for cost, schedule, safety, and operational impacts.

• Manage commissioning, operational turnover, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, training, and final project closeout.

• Support capital planning and lifecycle replacement strategies for aging and obsolete infrastructure.

What You’ll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and CCM designations preferred.

• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values In Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)